Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

AATSP NYC Metro Chapter is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is accessible using a keyboard
• Screen Reader Support: Pages are structured with proper headings and semantic HTML
• Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alt text
• Color Contrast: Text has sufficient contrast against background colors
• Responsive Design: Content adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels
• Focus Indicators: Interactive elements have visible focus states
• Form Labels: All form fields have associated labels

Event Accommodations

We are committed to providing accessible events. If you need accommodations to participate in our workshops, conferences, or other events, please contact us at least two weeks in advance. We will work with you to provide:

• Sign language interpreters
• Captioning services
• Accessible seating arrangements
• Materials in alternative formats
• Other reasonable accommodations as needed

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website may have limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Third-party content or embedded media may not meet our accessibility standards
• Some interactive features may require JavaScript to function

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across our site. Recent improvements include keyboard-accessible carousels with larger controls, dialogs with proper focus management, better color contrast, and support for reduced-motion preferences.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing any content, please let us know:

• Use our contact form
• Describe the issue you experienced
• Tell us what device and assistive technology you're using

We will respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and work to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and update our practices as technology and standards evolve. This statement was last updated in June 2026.